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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE To Take Part In Rare U.K. Drum Clinic

According to Deep-Purple.net, DEEP PURPLE's Ian Paice will be participating in a rare one-off U.K. drum clinic on Friday, March 2 at Tom's Music Venue, Treforest, Wales in support of the University of Glamorgan's new Cardiff School of Creative & Cultural Industries — dubbed the Atrium. Also on t...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'I Love JOEY BELLADONNA'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Eddie Trunk of the "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM last night (February 9) about the group's recent split with singer Joey Belladonna and their future plans. A BLABBERMOUTH.NET transcript of the chat follows: Q: What's going on in the ANTH...

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THE CULT To Perform At California Speedway

THE CULT will make its first live appearance of 2007 on February 24 at California Speedway in Fontana, California. The concert, which begins at 8:00 p.m., is a part of NASCAR's highly successful Rock 'n Racing series. Tickets include admission to the racetrack to view the race and THE CULT's post-ra...

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DIECAST Kicks Off SEVENDUST Tour, Shoots New Video

DIECAST kicks off a monstrous 10-week U.S. tour tonight as direct support to SEVENDUST in what will be the longest tour of DIECAST's career. Fans can expect a blistering 45-minute set with a diverse setlist featuring a slew of new material that has yet to be performed live. This is the group's secon...

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METALLICA's HAMMETT Talks About Meeting LARS ULRICH And JAMES HETFIELD; Video Available

The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a video clip of METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett about the San Francisco Bay Area club scene and the first t...

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BRET MICHAELS: New Solo Album Sample Available

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has posted an audio sample from his upcoming solo album at his MySpace page. A new video clip is also in the works. To catch Bret and/or POISON on TV this week, be sure to check out: * "The Tyra Banks Show" on Feb. 07 at 9:00 a.m. ET ...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Shopping 'Rock-Themed' TV Pilot

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian and New York City club owner Mike Diamond — who started Snitch, Pangaea and Vela, and who recently partnered with Ian to launch Retox — are shopping a rock-themed pilot to the networks, according to Michael Starr of the New York Post. No further information is currently a...

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STEVE GRIMMETT Superbowl Commercial Theme Explained

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., has revealed more information about its Super Bowl commercial featuring legendary British heavy metal vocalist Steve Grimmett (GRIM REAPER, ONSLAUGHT, LIONSHEART). The 30-second television commercial will air today (Sunday, February 4) during Super B...

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POISON Frontman Recording New Solo Material

POISON frontman Bret Michaels is currently in the studio recording new solo material. An exclusive clip of one of the new tracks will be posted next week on his official web site. To catch Bret and/or POISON on TV next week be sure to check out: * "The Tyra Banks Show" on Feb. 07 at ...

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SCOTT IAN To JOEY BELLADONNA: 'Grow Up And Be A Man; Take Responsibility For Your Life'

ANTHRAX members Scott Ian (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) took part in an online chat with the members of the band's official fan club, CDC, on Wednesday, January 31. The primary topic of discussion was the group's most recent split with singer Joey Belladonna and the band's future plans, which...

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JOEY BELLADONNA: I Found Out ANTHRAX Reunion Was Over Via Internet

BLABBERMOUTH.NET spoke to singer Joey Belladonna on Wednesday, January 31 about his departure from ANTHRAX and his future plans. A transcript of the chat follows: Q: Scott Ian [ANTHRAX guitarist] said in his statement that was released on January 24 that ANTHRAX was offered a direct-support slot on...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer RIPPER OWENS Comments On DIMEBAG Tribute Jam; Photos Available

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens was one of a number of heavy rock artists who participated in an all-star jam honoring late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott on January 20 at the Hilton Hotel's Pacific Ballroom in Anaheim, Ca...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer IAN GILLAN: Solo Albums To Be Reissued

Edsel Records (through Demon) will release a selection of seven GILLAN and IAN GILLAN BAND albums in March and April. These will comprise of five chart albums, which were originally released between 1979 and 1982, including "Glory Road", which debuted at No. 3 and "Future Shock" at No. 2 on the U.K....

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ANTHRAX Drummer: 'The Core Of This Band Will Blow It Up Once Again'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has commented on the band's split with singer Joey Belladonna, which took place less than two years after the group's classic lineup reunited for a "25th anniversary" tour. In a statement issued via the band's official fan club site, CDC, Benante writes, "By now I'm s...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer Lines Up More Solo Dates

Former ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna has lined up the following solo tour dates: Feb. 02 - Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT Feb. 23 - The Loft - Poughkeepsie, NY Feb. 24 - Mark's Place - Bedford, NH Mar. 24 - The Rock - Maplewood, MN Mar. 27 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL Apr. ...